As April ushers in the fresh breezes of spring, it’s the perfect time for gardening enthusiasts and beginners to kick-start their planting season. At 16 Acres Garden Center, we are proud to offer a distinguished selection of specialty seeds from Hart Seeds, a cherished local provider from New England. Our store is fully stocked with all the essentials needed for seed starting, including trays, top-quality seed-starting soil, watering cans, and much more. Here are our top picks for the 10 best plants to start from seed this April:
- Tomatoes – Always a garden favorite, tomatoes do best when started indoors in April. Choose from a variety of heirloom and hybrid seeds from Hart Seeds to cultivate a rich, flavorful crop.
- Peppers – For those who like a bit of spice or sweetness in their garden, peppers are ideal to start indoors early. Planting them in April allows for an extended growing period and an abundant harvest.
- Basil – A must-have for any herb garden, basil thrives when sown early indoors. Starting basil in April ensures you’ll have plenty of this aromatic herb throughout the summer.
- Cucumbers – Perfect for salads or pickling, cucumbers should be started indoors in April. They grow rapidly, so they’ll be ready to transplant outdoors when the weather warms.
- Lettuce – Start this cool-weather crop indoors in April for an early addition to your garden. Hart Seeds offers several varieties, ensuring a colorful and tasty salad selection.
- Zinnias – Add a pop of color to your garden with zinnias, easy to grow from seed starting in April. These vibrant flowers will bloom continuously, enhancing your garden’s beauty all season.
- Sunflowers – Seed sunflowers in April for a dramatic and cheerful display in your garden during the summer. Their towering blooms are a delight for both gardeners and wildlife.
- Carrots – Indoor seeding of carrots in April allows for an earlier harvest. Hart Seeds provides several varieties that are well-suited to the New England climate.
- Squash – Starting squash seeds in April, whether for summer or winter varieties, promises a prolific yield from these robust plants.
- Beets – By starting beets indoors in April, you can anticipate an earlier harvest of both the sweet roots and nutritious greens that Hart Seeds’ varieties produce.
At 16 Acres Garden Center, we are dedicated to helping you create a thriving garden. With high-quality seeds from Hart Seeds and our extensive range of gardening supplies, you are well-prepared for a successful planting season. Our expert staff is always on hand to offer advice and support, ensuring your gardening ventures are enjoyable and fruitful. Let’s get planting and watch our gardens grow!
